Description

Injections are a medical procedure used to deliver medications or vaccines directly into the body through a syringe and needle. This method allows for rapid absorption of the substance into the bloodstream or targeted tissue.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'inyecciones' may be used in various contexts, including vaccinations and therapeutic injections. It's important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms like 'pinchazos'. Stick to the glossary term in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor recommended several injections to help manage the patient's pain.

ES: El médico recomendó varias inyecciones para ayudar a controlar el dolor del paciente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'inyecciones' with 'infusiones'; misinterpreting the context of vaccinations versus therapeutic injections; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.